WHAT IS COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY?
Community Ophthalmology is a field of eye care that focuses on promoting eye health and preventing avoidable blindness in underserved and rural communities. It involves outreach programs and strategies, especially for those who may not have access to regular eye care due to economic or geographic barriers. Community ophthalmologists work with local organizations, government agencies, and other healthcare professionals to provide eye exams, vision screenings, and treatment for eye diseases. The goal of community ophthalmology is to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities through effective eye care services and advocate for policies that support eye health.
WHAT DO WE DO FOR COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY?
Primary Eye Care: Services such as vision screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common eye conditions, and referralof complex cases to eye specialists.
Eye Health Education: Educating the community about eye health, including the importance of regular eye exams, the prevention of eye injuries, and the treatment and management of eye diseases.
Outreach Programs: Programs to bring eye care services to underserved communities. These programs may include mobile eye clinics, school eye health camps, and community-based eye care initiatives.
Advocacy: For policies that promote eye health, such as the inclusion of eye care services in national health plans and the establishment of eye care centers in underserved areas.
OUR COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY TEAM
OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Drishti
Screening of the local slum inhabitants and providing comprehensive and appropriate eye care to them
My Eyes Healthy Eyes
Screening school children for refractive errors and other conditions that may cause visual impairment if undetected
Sudarshan
Screening and treatment of people from rural area who have limited or no access to basic eye care services.
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